As we enter a new week, let's reminisce and celebrate the iconic Nigerian boy bands that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. These legendary groups transformed the Nigerian music scene, making those moments unforgettable for us.

Plantashuz Boiz: Plantashun Boiz was a Nigerian hip-hop and R&B music group formed by three college boys, known as 2face, Faze, and Blackface. Their big break came in the 2000s when they moved to Lagos, Nigeria. Some of their hit songs were: "Say You Believe Me," "Ocean of Passion," "Like Her Better," and "Rather Be," among others. Although the group is no longer together, as each member went on to pursue a solo career, they certainly added vibrancy to the music scene in the late 90s and early 2000s. Learn more about the band and its members here.

Styl Plus: The nostalgia evoked by the band's song "Olufunmi" is unmatched to this day. Styl-Plus, a four-man band initially known as STYL was formed in 1997 by Shifi Emoefe, Tunde Akinsanmi, Yemi Akinwonmi, and Lanre Faneyi (deceased). The name "STYL" was formed from the first letter of each member's first name. In addition to "Olufunmi," the group also performed: "Runaway," "Imagine That," "Call My Name," and others. Read more about the band and its members here.

Trybesmen: Trybesmen, also known as Da Trybe, regarded as one of the pioneers of hip-hop music in Nigeria, came and lit up the rap scene. The members of the three-man hip hop group were Eldee, Oladele, and T.K.O. Their hit releases included "Shake Bodi," "Plenty Nonsense," "Oya," and "Whether You Like Am." But what happened to them? They are largely inactive now. Maybe, we can look forward to a reunion in the near future. Read more about them here.

The Remedies: The Remedies' members were Eedris Abdulkareem, Eddy Remedy, and Tony Tetuila. This band was a groundbreaking Nigerian hip-hop group in the late '90s. Their hit single "Shakomo" (1999), blending local languages with hip-hop beats, marked a significant shift in Nigerian music. The group split in 2002, with each member starting a solo career. Click to read more. 

Rooftop MCs: Rooftop MCs’ "Lagimo" ft. Cobhams was a hit. The duo rap group was formed in 2002 by Adekunle Adeyoola (a.k.a. Soul Snatcha) and Olaitan Hughes (a.k.a. So Kleva). Although they are still together, they haven’t had any recent releases. However, we have not forgotten "Chop Your Mouth," "Shock Therapy," "Elenu," and "Silence." We continue to look forward to something new from them.

There are still many others, Please check the Library [https://www.africanmusiclibrary.org/band] for more of your favorite boys’ bands.

The iconic Nigerian Boy Groups of the Late 90s and Early 2000s who made the time unforgettable for us.

Nigerian Boy Groups of the Late 90s and Early 2000s

The iconic Nigerian Boy Groups of the Late 90s and Early 2000s who made the time unforgettable for us.

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